DIY – Hepburn Hippie

Valentine’s Day Skin Care

February 3, 2017 No Comments

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show a little love and treat yourself. Whether you are trying to impress a date or just wanting to pamper yourself, this 30 minute regiment will get your skin glowing in no time! Feel free to shop the links provided for some of my favorite skincare secrets.

Start off the night before with a relaxing bath to open up your pores, maybe have a glass of wine or a calming cup of tea.

Before you slip into the tub, take a cleansing or pore-minimizing mask and tap in an upward motion onto your entire face or t-zone if you have sensitive skin. This will not only help clean out your pores but also stimulate the blood flow for a natural flush.

Once your mask is cleaned off, it’s time to moisturize. This Heavenly Night Cream 1000 Roses by Andalou Natural’s has plant stem cells and hydraulic acid to achieve that stunning glow in your sleep. Not to mention it has the most romantic name ever!

Nothing says “treat” to me like bathing in my favorite scent. I always use a spritz of rose water to lock in the moisture and add to the aromatherapy aspect of the evening.

Time to top off the pout with a lip mask. One of my favorites is the Tarte Lip Exfoliant, but for a DIY version, check out my recipe post!

For a little touch of rosy color with all the goodness of a lip balm, I swipe on the Nudist Colour Balm in shade number 8 by Well People.

For the final touch don’t forget your nails. Since they are softened from the soak in the tub it’s time to manicure those hands.

Buff them into your desired shape with a nail file and top with a classy rose gold nail polish. Terra-Coppa by Sally Hansen is my go to polish for an all night wear.

Now let all those good for you ingredients sink into your skin over night and wake up refreshed and ready to crush your Valentine’s Day!

xoxo,
Hepburn Hippie

DIY, Green Beauty

DIY-Tarte Lip Scrub Dupe

January 28, 2017 1 Comment

Winter is the season of wind-whipped and chapped lips.

One of my favorite lip scrubs is by Tarte. It works great but it is definitely on the pricey side.

Here is a DIY version that I have used for years when I was on a budget or didn’t need a travel-ready lip scrub.

This dupe is super affordable, non-toxic, and takes less than 10 minutes! It is such an easy way to pamper yourself!

Ingredients

Sugar
jojoba, coconut or Avocado Oil
Vanilla Extract
Mixing Bowl
Spoon

That is it.

Step 1) In a small bowl, scoop in two tablespoons of sugar

Step 2) Add to the sugar: 2 tablespoons of your oil of choice (I used avocado). The texture should be a thick paste.

Step 3) Spoon in about 3 drops of Vanilla extract (if you wanted a minty version, use diluted peppermint essential oil or peppermint extract!)

Step 4) Give it a quick mix and scrub onto your lips for a quick refresher to remove dried skin and moisturize those kissable lips!

Step 5) This recipe makes two scrubs, so you can store the extra scrub in a small container in the fridge for a few days or share it with a friend

Don’t let the cold weather get you down, just top with your favorite natural chap stick and you are ready to go!

xoxo,
Hepburn Hippie

DIY, Uncategorized

DIY: Christmas/Holiday Wreath (Up-cycle)

December 6, 2016 No Comments

I am not a big fan of winter. Okay…. to be honest, there isn’t much I can stand about the season, at all. One of the few things that brings me joy about the season, though, is that I get an excuse to spruce up my decor by going festive.

Now, I have never been into the traditional red and green aesthetic (not to knock you if you are a classic Christmas kind of girl/guy). White, light pink, gold, etc, have always been more of my style–not quite as flashy and if I “accidentally” leave it up till, say, June…it can kinda pass as non-holiday decor.

So, in the spirit of winter wonderland-ness, I am going to up-cycle a plain, inexpensive wreath, with items from around my home, to give it a more glam-holiday vibe. So… here we go!

Supplies

Wreath
Glue Gun
Twine
Spray Paint
Pine Cones or other nature inspired items ( I used some old potpourri )
Ribbon (with wire)
Any cute Christmas-y items that you aren’t using to their fullest potential!

Step 1) Cover your table or floor with some old newspaper, etc. to keep things tidy.

Step 2) Remove existing tags and ribbons that don’t go with your theme.

Step 3) Wrap your wreath in thin ribbon or twine (for a more rustic look).

Step 4) Flip wreath over and tie or glue ribbon ends to keep snug.

Step 5) Spray paint your decorations (I used silver because I had an old can lying around and I like that “mottled” look, but I think white “snow ” would be super cute!).